IND vs AUS: Mitchell Starc FIT to play India vs Australia 3rd Test? Here’s the update

Mitchell Starc IND vs AUS: The biggest breaking news development from the visiting Australian squad is that their premier left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc is completely fit and available to play in the upcoming India vs Australia third Test match starting from 1 March, 2023 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Australia have ended up losing both of their opening two Test matches at the hands of India in a matter of just six days. In the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023 four-match Test series, the visitors are trailing 0-2.

IND vs AUS: Mitchell Starc FIT to play India vs Australia 3rd Test?

Mitchell Starc, the Australian fast bowler who has been sidelined due to a finger injury, has announced that he is fit to play in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar series. Starc had been nursing the injury he sustained during the home series against South Africa, but now believes he is ready to make a comeback. The absence of both senior pacers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins has left the Australian team in a tough spot, making Starc’s return crucial. The left-arm bowler’s skill and experience could be crucial in turning the series around for Australia, who are currently trailing 2-0 with only two matches left to play.

With the series on the line, the upcoming Test is a must-win contest for the visitors, and the return of Starc could be a huge boost for the team. His ability to generate pace and swing could make a significant difference in a match that could determine the outcome of the series.

Despite being out of action for some time, Starc is a seasoned campaigner who knows how to handle pressure situations. He has been a key player for Australia in the past and has often been the go-to man in critical moments. His return to the playing XI will provide a much-needed boost to the Australian bowling attack, which has been struggling to make an impact in the series so far.

“It’s all right, it’s good enough. Good to go, that’ll do for selection. It’s a Test match, so it’ll be good. The progress was slower than what I would have liked, but I am quite patient in that regard, so it is still progressing, but it has progressed enough to be comfortable playing, Hopefully, I can play a role with this team,” stated Mitchell Starc in an interview.

“The fact that I was not required last week gave me an opportunity for another week to prepare and progress, and get accustomed to the discomfort. I certainly felt that I was ready to go physically and mentally before the last Test itself,” he added.

AUS Playing 11

1. Travis Head
2. Usman Khawaja
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith (C)
5. Peter Handscomb
6. Cameron Green
7. Alex Carey (wk)
8. Mitchell Starc
9. Nathan Lyon
10. Matthew Kuhnemann
11. Todd Murphy

India vs Australia 2023 Schedule